December 2005
The Definitive Guide To Point And Figure
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The Definitive Guide To Point And Figure
(515 pages, $90 hardcover, 2005, ISBN 1-897-59763-0)
by Jeremy du Plessis, published by Harriman House Publishing.
This work seeks to demystify point & figure charts, one of the great secrets of the technical analysis world. After an explanation of the history and development of the technique, from invention to present day, the author explains how to use P&F charts to project targets and calculate risk-reward ratios, and covers many other aspects of point & figure charting in considerable detail. P&F charts are the voice of the market, and this book helps you listen to--and understand--that voice. BACK TO LIST |
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Flying On One Engine: The Bloomberg Book
Of Master Market Economists (264 pages, $39.95 hardcover,
2005, ISBN 1-57660-176-5) edited by Thomas R. Keene, published by Bloomberg
Press.
This book offers a window into a seldom-seen realm, even by many sophisticated investors and policymakers: the methods, insights, and predictions of Wall Street's top market economists. Operating in the world's financial markets, their words affect the movement of billions of dollars every day. Whether foreign trade and finance, demographics and deficits, or monetary theory and government policy, their views can help market watchers and makers reach wise decisions. BACK TO LIST |
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Green Weenies & Due Diligence
(314 pages, $28.95 hardcover, 2005, ISBN 0-9717031-1-6) by Ron Sturgeon,
published by Mike French Publishing.
"Chips and Salsa" isn't food. A "Come to Jesus Meeting" isn't a revival. Confused? Don't be. This reference guide to more than 1,200 commonly used business terms navigates the often-tricky waters of corporate America. Old hand or young pup, for anyone who's found himself up the creek without a paddle, this glossary provides a better understanding of today's boardroom lingo. BACK TO LIST |
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Investing In Hedge Funds: Revised And
Updated Edition (316 pages, $34.95 hardcover, 2005, ISBN 1-57660-184-6)
by Joseph G. Nicholas, published by Bloomberg Press.
More than ever, hedge funds are in the news and on the minds of
sophisticated investors. With an estimated $1 trillion in 7,900 funds, as
investor numbers expand, so do the questions. What makes hedge funds tick?
Now, this updated book takes you inside the new hedge fund marketplace to
explain the alternative investment strategies of today's fund managers. Bloomberg Press, 800 388-2749, ext. 4670, www.bloomberg.com/books |
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Options Trading For The Conservative Investor
(255 pages, $34.95 hardcover, 2005, ISBN 0-13-149785-5)
by Michael C. Thomsett, published by Financial Times/Prentice Hall.
For investors concerned with preserving capital and maintaining
consistently strong returns, the best solution might be options. This work
reveals a narrow band of options strategies that can help you improve results
as you reduce unnecessary risk. Read about strategies optimized for conservative
investors, and powerful, cash-producing "combination" strategies. No matter
how cautious you are, this book will give you powerful new tools to help achieve
your goals. Financial Times-Prentice Hall, an imprint of Pearson Education, www.ftph.com |
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Technical Analysis For Dummies
(334 pages, $24.99 hardcover, 2005, ISBN 0-7645-4044-0) by Barbara Rockefeller,
published by John Wiley & Sons.
Sick of losing in the market? Tired of relying on other people's investment advice? Here are the tools to perform your own analysis and beat the market. This book is the smart way to get on a winning track. This straightforward, nonintimidating guide explains the principles of technical analysis and provides the tools you need to develop guidelines you can trust -- your own. Wiley Book Order Department, 800 225-5945, www.wiley.com |
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Trade Stocks & Commodities With The Insiders:
Secrets Of The COT Report (209 pages, $49.95 hardcover, 2005,
ISBN 0-471-74125-6) by Larry Williams, published by John Wiley & Sons.
Every day, the market's true superpowers buy, sell, and influence
the price of various commodities. These superpowers are often household names
like Pillsbury, General Mills, or Chase Manhattan. Required by federal law
to report their massive trades, they leave a paper trail of information, ending
in the Commitment of Traders (COT) report. Whether your interest is in beans
or bonds, this guide will show you who these people are, and how to profit
from their actions. Wiley Book Order Department, 800 225-5945, www.wiley.com |
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Unconventional Success: A Fundamental
Approach To Personal Investment (402 pages, $27.50 hardcover,
2005, ISBN 0-7432-2838-3) by David F. Swensen, published by Free Press, a
division of Simon & Schuster.
Through this book, the author offers evidence that the for-profit mutual fund industry consistently fails the average investor. From excessive management fees to churning, the pursuit of profits by management harms individual clients. Most destructive are the many hidden schemes (such as 12b-1 charges) that limit investor choice and reduce returns. Swensen suggests that avoiding actively managed funds and employing client-oriented mutual fund managers lets investors create the preconditions for investment success. Free Press, a division of Simon & Schuster, www.simonsays.comBACK TO LIST |
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